Dacapo F1
Onion
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Description
- Forms a marketable bulb within 100 days after emergence
- Intended for early harvest for fresh market
- High resistance to bolting and potential for long-term storage (8-9 months in controlled environment)
- Strong plant with well-developed upright leaf rosette and strong waxy coating
- Bulb is round, with very fine neck, 65-85 mm in diameter and 140-160 g weight, golden-brown color, semi-pointed type
- High uniformity of bulb size and tightly adhering scales
- Suitable for mechanical harvesting
- Best results are achieved with very early sowing (February-March)
- Recommended sowing rate: 1.0 million seeds per hectare
Crop & resistance
Crop
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Type
Type
Galia (Galia) type — relatively new, of Israeli origin, although there are indications that this variety may originate from Spain. The fruits of this type are round or oval, weighing about 1 kg. The surface is smooth, covered with a delicate, connected netting, turning yellow whe... |
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By day length
By day length
Onion is very sensitive to day length, so it is very important not to delay sowing and to cultivate varieties and hybrids appropriate for the day length, previously tested in this zone. Growing hybrids not intended for this zone can significantly affect yield, possibly causing pr... |
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Onion bulb; color
Onion bulb; color
Distinguish two main colors of the onion bulb in cross-section. Specifically, white (possibly greenish-white) and red (pink) color. |
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Cormus; shape
Cormus; shape
The shape of corms is quite diverse and can be flattened, round, and elongated. |
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Storage
Storage
Depending on the variety characteristics, the storage period for heads may vary from one month for early varieties to eight months for late cabbage varieties. |
7 - 8 months |
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Recommended Density
Recommended Density
Optimal productivity is achieved at a planting density of 4000-5500 plants/ha. Possible planting scheme: 300-500x40-80 cm. |
900 - 1000 thousand pcs/ha |
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Harvest Method
Harvest Method
Most existing onion varieties are harvested manually. This is because onion bulbs are very sensitive to mechanical damage. However, there are varieties whose bulbs have a hard consistency and are suitable for mechanical harvesting. |
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Onion bulb; weight
Onion bulb; weight
The weight of an onion bulb can reach 500–800 grams at sparse planting. |
140 - 150 grams |
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Maturation Period
Maturation Period
Vegetation period from emergence to technical maturity 30-50 days. |
90 - 100 days |
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Direction
Direction
Existing varieties and types of cabbage are grown for fresh consumption, long-term storage, and technical processing. |
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| Catalog | Catalog → Onion |
| Manufacturer | Nickerson Zwaan |
| Originator | Willem P. Van haecke |
| Patent holder | Nickerson Zwaan |
| Country | Netherlands |
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